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On last day of health care hearing, Court considers severability, Medicaid expansion
The Supreme Court will complete its review of Obama's health care law by considering whether all of it must fall if part of it is found unconstitutional.
(By N.C. Aizenman and Robert Barnes)
Could the health-care law work without the individual mandate?
Opinions vary about the impact of a decision to strike down the mandate but leave the rest of the law intact — one of several options available to the Supreme Court.
(By N.C. Aizenman)
Newt Gingrich scales back campaign
The campaign is scaling back, cutting one-third of its full-time staff and replacing his campaign manager as part of an effort to sustain itself.
(By Nia-Malika Henderson and Aaron Blake)
Mitt's 'Romniacs' united by an uncommon passion
The superfans are out there — recognizable, in the wild, by their entirely un-Romney-like levels of nervous excitement.
(By David A. Fahrenthold)
Battle over Israel's ancient Canaan dog
This breed, once seen by Moses and Jesus, now the focus of a battle between preservationists and bureaucracy.
(By Nicolas Brulliard)
NATION
Sometimes, the Supreme Court needs a 'friend'
Lawyers tapped by the court to argue parts of a case that no one else supports consider the assignment an honor, but they can be in for a rough ride.
( by N.C. Aizenman , The Washington Post)
Roger C. Molander, Ground Zero founder, dies at 71
Roger C. Molander, 71, an arms control strategist who became a prominent grass-roots organizer after he grew convinced that policymakers alone could not avert a nuclear war, died March 25.
( by Emily Langer , The Washington Post)
U.S. seeks more money for Afghan force
In diplomatic demarches sent to 64 countries, and in direct appeals by the president and top aides, the administration has outlined a $4.1 billion annual budget for the Afghan army and police.
( by Karen DeYoung , The Washington Post)
A presidential call on cyberattacks
Gen. Keith Alexander, the head of U.S. Cyber Command, said individual military commanders should not have the authority to order actions against foreign computer networks.
( by Ellen Nakashima , The Washington Post)
Tighter security for SAT, ACT after cheating scandal
Students taking college entrance exams this fall will have to submit photo identification with their applications — a key security upgrade following a widespread cheating scandal at a number of high schools on Long Island.
( by Frank Eltmand , The Washington Post)
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METRO
Ursula Mattheisen, conservation activist
The Falls Church homemaker volunteered with and supported conservation groups, receiving an award from the Izaak Walton League.
(, The Washington Post)
D.C. community calendar
Concerts, theater, museum programs and other events.
(, The Washington Post)
Pit bull shot in Montgomery County
Officers killed an aggressive dog that had attacked two teenagers, county police said.
( by Martin Weil , The Washington Post)
Carmakers, technology providers may work together to reduce distractions
U.S. transportation officials and agencies have been campaigning hard against cellphone use while driving.
( by Ashley Halsey III , The Washington Post)
Victim of anti-gay assault speaks out
One week after 600-plus people tried to raise awareness of his attack and two similar crimes, the victim and his partner of three years told their story.
( by Robert Samuels , The Washington Post)
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POLITICS
On last day of health care hearing, Court considers severability, Medicaid expansion
The Supreme Court will complete its review of Obama's health care law by considering whether all of it must fall if part of it is found unconstitutional.
( by N.C. Aizenman and Robert Barnes , The Washington Post)
Romney's negative numbers rise
Half of all Americans now express unfavorable views of Mitt Romney, foreshadowing a steep obstacle for the GOP presidential hopeful as his campaign shifts its focus toward a potential match-up against President Obama.
( by Jon Cohen , The Washington Post)
Prosecutor taps experts to review 911 calls in Trayvon Martin case
State investigators are focusing on the forensics of the case – specifically the 911 calls — in efforts to learn more about the actions of George Zimmerman, the neighborhood watch volunteer who shot and killed Martin.
( by Sari Horwitz , The Washington Post)
Newt Gingrich scales back campaign
The campaign is scaling back, cutting one-third of its full-time staff and replacing his campaign manager as part of an effort to sustain itself.
( by Nia-Malika Henderson and Aaron Blake , The Washington Post)
Health-care arguments boil over outside court
Think you've already heard every possible argument against the health-insurance reform now known as Obamacare? Here are a few more.
(, The Washington Post)
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STYLE
Power to the Peeps
Creativity, topicality and a keen eye for detail — as well as a sweet tooth — were keys to success the winners of our sixth annual Peeps Diorama Contest.
( by Katherine Boyle , The Washington Post)
Mind your own beeswax
A reader has a stock response for people who try to relay negative rumors.
(, The Washington Post)
Discovery sings hail to chiefs of staff
"Gatekeepers" studies features interviews with many who have held the job — and their bosses.
(, The Washington Post)
Battle over Israel's ancient Canaan dog
This breed, once seen by Moses and Jesus, now the focus of a battle between preservationists and bureaucracy.
( by Nicolas Brulliard Special to The Washington Post , The Washington Post)
Japanese girl group a whirlwind of cute
Sixteen members of the popular Japanese group arrived in Washington for just 36 hours on a cultural exchange to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Japanese gift of the cherry blossom trees.
( by Monica Hesse , The Washington Post)
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SPORTS
Terps' season comes to a crashing halt
Maryland's impressive season ends with an uncharacteristic thud in the Raleigh Region final as the Terps are unable to dig out from an early double-digit deficit and are blown out by top-seeded Notre Dame.
( by Gene Wang , The Washington Post)
Centreville triumphs in 2OT
GIRLS' SOCCER | The Wildcats' Alexandra Myers scores on what was intended to be a cross pass in double overtime to top McLean.
( by James Wagner , The Washington Post)
Church leads Lake Braddock to win
There's a more highly touted prospect on Lake Braddock's team, but some would say Michael Church is the Bruins' best pitcher. He played like it in an 11-1 victory over West Springfield.
( by Preston Williams , The Washington Post)
Larry Stevenson, early skateboard innovator, dies at 81
Larry Stevenson, who helped popularize skateboarding in the early 1960s by marketing his Makaha boards to riders eager to essentially surf on land, died March 25 at 81.
( by Valerie J. Nelson , The Washington Post)
Capitals burned by red-hot Sabres
Buffalo thrashes Washington and climbs over the Capitals into the eighth and final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.
( by Katie Carrera , The Washington Post)
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WORLD
Russia protesters take up politics
Activists tired of Putin politics look longingly at the Moscow city hall.
( by Kathy Lally , The Washington Post)
U.S. seeks more money for Afghan force
In diplomatic demarches sent to 64 countries, and in direct appeals by the president and top aides, the administration has outlined a $4.1 billion annual budget for the Afghan army and police.
( by Karen DeYoung , The Washington Post)
A presidential call on cyberattacks
Gen. Keith Alexander, the head of U.S. Cyber Command, said individual military commanders should not have the authority to order actions against foreign computer networks.
( by Ellen Nakashima , The Washington Post)
German town fears loss of U.S. Army base
Baumholder's identity may no longer be tied up in red, white and blue as it braces for Pentagon cutbacks.
( by Michael Birnbaum , The Washington Post)
Japan ponders future of its plutonium
With nation's nuclear energy plants mostly quiet, Japan has little use for potentially dangerous plutonium stockpiles.
( by Chico Harlan , The Washington Post)
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LIVE DISCUSSIONS
Is the individual mandate in Obama's health-care law constitutional?
Ilya Shapiro discussed why he says the individual mandate is unconstitutional.
(, vForum)
Parenting advice: Help for raising children of all ages
Family Almanac columnist Marguerite Kelly discusses the ups and downs of parenting, and tips for helping children through challenging times.
(, vForum)
Helping a special-needs child to be more independent
Helping autistic adults be independent
(, vForum)
Pixie Windsor on decorating with vintage furniture | Home Front
Pixie Windsor, who owns Miss Pixie's on 14th Street, joins the weekly chat.
(, vForum)
Eugene Robinson Live
Eugene Robinson live chatted about the latest news in the presidential campaigns.
(, vForum)
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TECHNOLOGY
Gadgets share blame for distracted driving , NTSB chief says
Federal transportation safety investigator said companies that are investing in in-car technology are slowing efforts to reduce hazards from distracted driving.
( by Angela Greiling Keane Bloomberg News , Bloomberg)
Will Google's cloud storage service land next week?
In other Google news, tickets for the company's Input/Output developers conference sold out in under an hour.
(, The Washington Post)
Google's Drive cloud storage offering "might" finally arrive next week
In early February, we heard that Google would soon launch a cloud storage service similar to Dropbox, Box, Microsoft's SkyDrive, and Amazon CloudDrive.
( by Sean Ludwig | VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)
Foxconn hiring points to summer iPhone 5, report says
A Foxconn factory is hiring, while workers at another strike.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
Angry Birds Space introduces the age of the mobile game blockbuster
Angry Birds Space has vaulted the mobile game business into the stratosphere of bonified entertainment blockbusters.
( by Dean Takahashi | VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)
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EDITORIAL
Respect for the Irish
(, The Washington Post)
A monument to freedom?
Obamacare can't hide behind Civil Right Act.
(, The Washington Post)
The rich get richer
Wealthiest reaped almost all 2010 income growth.
(, The Washington Post)
Obama's bad bet on Putin
Ignoring calls for democracy, the president reaffirms his partnership with the autocrat.
(, The Washington Post)
Picks for Montgomery school board
Morris Panner and Rebecca Smondrowski would be strong additions to the board.
(, The Washington Post)
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BUSINESS
Health-care law's individual mandate is scrutinized by Supreme Court
On day two of the Supreme Court's hearings on the Affordable Care Act, the justices were considering whether the law gives Congress the power to mandate that Americans purchase health insurance.
( , The Washington Post)
Trayvon Martin shooting thrusts hoodies into spotlight
Nationwide protests calling for further investigation into the shooting of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin a month ago have used a familiar garment as their rallying point: the hoodie.
( by Sapna Maheshwari Bloomberg News , Bloomberg)
Edson Spencer, Honeywell chief executive, dies at 85
Edson Spencer, who as head of Honeywell first battled IBM's dominance of the computer market and then refocused his company on automation and aerospace technology, died March 25 at 85.
( by Laurence Arnold , The Washington Post)
Total gas leak forces evacuations in British North Sea
A natural gas leak from a well in the British North Sea has forced the evacuation of drilling platforms for miles around, and plugging the leak could take months.
( by Steven Mufson , The Washington Post)
Law professor on Supreme Court's health-care oral arguments
Randy Barnett, key legal thinker in case against the law's individual mandate, discusses oral arguments.
(, The Washington Post)
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